Incest among relatives: psychologist reveals how widespread incest is in real life.

According to The Sun: In the popular series White Lotus, a storyline about incest unfolded, shocking some viewers.

Many found the relationship between brothers Saxon and Lachlan unpleasant and unreasonably sensational.

However, the topic of incest, which was given significant attention in the series White Lotus, has been explored previously in many other works.

Incest in popular series

For example, in the series House of the Dragon, a spin-off of Game of Thrones, many Targaryens married one another.

In Boardwalk Empire, Jimmy Darmody, played by Michael Pitt, had sexual relations with his mother, portrayed by Gretchen Mol.

Also, in the first season of the original series Game of Thrones, twin brothers Jaime and Cersei Lannister engaged in sex and had three children together.

There are also stories that do not involve blood relations between siblings, but are still considered incest, such as those involving step-siblings or adopted children.

For instance, in Cruel Intentions, a relationship is depicted between a stepfather and stepdaughter, while the series Dexter tells about the main character who falls in love with his adopted sister.

Therefore, the shocking theme of incest is not as fictional as many might imagine.

The reality of incest

It is also impossible to state exactly how widespread incest is, as victims often feel shame or fear the consequences.

The column administrator assists dozens of people with similar problems every month, who confess to the terrifying secret of incest in their family.

Shocking confessions

One woman sought help, describing her concern over her husband's relationship with his adult daughter.

She felt jealousy towards this new woman and wondered if there was a sexual attraction mixed in with these feelings.

Another woman was stunned when she heard her sons joking about the times they had sex in their teenage years.

These stories are shocking, yet they are a reality that surpasses the fiction of domestic series.

The controversial plot about incest in the series White Lotus outraged some viewers, but this theme has appeared in popular series before. Incest can be shocking, but the reality of such situations may be more complex than we imagine.